Guest Speaker Event: Suzanne Bishop, Open to the Public
*This event is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Dear Friends, bring a friend and join us for our Annual Guest Speaker event and social. We haven’t seen you in a while and we can’t wait to catch up!
Date:
Thursday, December 4
Location:
St. John’s Community Center, 8427 N Central St, Portland, OR 97203
Agenda:
9:00 am: Doors Open/Reception (snacks and drinks provided)
9:30 am: Volunteer Business Meeting
10:00 am: Featuring Guest Speaker, Suzanne Bishop
11:00 am: Close and Raffle
* BTW, we will have some beautiful notecards available for donation. Bring cash or check if interested.
Guest Speaker Topic:
He Paints with Lakes and Wooded Slopes - Frederick Law Olmsted and Landscape Design in the American Progressive Era.
Frederick Law Olmsted, who helped establish the field of landscape architecture, shaped how we experience nature within our cities. Best known for designing New York’s Central Park, Olmsted also created parks, campuses, and communities across the nation—each reflecting his belief that access to green space is essential to public well-being. To him, parks were not mere adornments but vital democratic spaces that nurtured the mental, physical, and social health of all citizens. Olmsted’s design tenets directly inspired the creation of many of Portland’s most beloved landscapes, including rugged Mount Tabor Park, the elongated Terwilliger Parkway, and Peninsula Park, with its elegant rose garden and formal design.
Today, Olmsted's visionary ideas about the restorative power of nature and the civic importance of public landscapes continue to shape our understanding of what makes communities thrive.
About the Speaker:
Suzanne Bishop is an admirer of Oregon’s gardens and landscapes. A former member of the Garden History and Design Committee of the Garden Club of America, she now serves on the boards of the Portland Parks Foundation, the Oregon Historical Society, and IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild. She is also an active member of the Portland Parks Alliance and the Portland Garden Club. Suzanne’s work reflects her deep interest in the history, design, and preservation of public spaces, and she looks forward to sharing the legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted and his enduring influence on American landscape design.
Free Fall Rose Care Class - open to the community
Join us for a rose class in the garden. Open to all. Bring a chair
PP&R Volunteer Network Appreciation
Location: Elephant House, Washington Park
Open to all regular Friends group garden volunteers at all Portland Parks and Recs.
A celebration dinner to commemorate a wonderful volunteer season, hosted by PP&R.
Join us from 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Volunteer Appreciation
Dear Friends Volunteers: Friday, August 22, is our annual Volunteer Appreciation Day. Come deadhead with us in the garden as usual, but around 10:30 am, the Friends of Penrose Board would like to honor you all with some light refreshments and snacks. It’s been a fantastic season - Let’s celebrate!
Deadheading, Wednesdays
The season is winding down. Join us before summer ends! We can’t wait to see you.
Dress for the weather. Bring your own water and if you want, your own gardening gloves.
If you need more information, please visit our Volunteer page.
CANCELLED! Due to weather
Sorry Friends, we want to cancel today due to high heat advisory. Come see us Wednesday or Friday!
The season is winding down Friends! This is our last Monday of the season. Join us! :)
Dress for the weather. Bring your own water and if you want, your own gardening gloves.
If you need more information, please visit our Volunteer page.
CANCELLED! Due to weather
Sorry Friends, we are canceling deadheading due to high heat!
Friends, deadheading season is in full swing! Come join us for some fresh air and deadheading fun in the garden. We can’t wait to see you.
Dress for the weather. Bring your own water and if you want, your own gardening gloves.
If you need more information, please visit our Volunteer page.
Deadheading, Wednesdays
Dear Friends, deadheading season is in full swing! Come join us for some fresh air and deadheading fun in the garden. We can’t wait to see you.
Dress for the weather. Bring your own water and if you want, your own gardening gloves.
If you need more information, please visit our Volunteer page.
Deadheading, Mondays
Dear Friends, deadheading season is in high gear, and we are meeting on Mondays! Join us in the garden for some sunshine and free smells. We can’t wait to see you.
Dress for the weather. Bring your own water and if you want, your own gardening gloves.
If you need more information, please visit our Volunteer page.
Deadheading, Fridays
Friends, deadheading season is in full swing! Come join us for some fresh air and deadheading fun in the garden. We can’t wait to see you.
Dress for the weather. Bring your own water and if you want, your own gardening gloves.
If you need more information, please visit our Volunteer page.
NOTE: EARLY START!
*WE ARE STARTING EARLY TODAY DUE TO EXTREME HEAT. PLEASE ONLY COME IF YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE IN THESE CONDITIONS. BRING WATER AND APPROPRIATE ATTIRE (HATS, LOOSE CLOTHING).
Dear Friends, deadheading season is in full swing! Come join us for some fresh air and deadheading fun in the garden. We can’t wait to see you.
Dress for the weather. Bring your own water and if you want, your own gardening gloves.
If you need more information, please visit our Volunteer page.
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER!
WE ARE CANCELLING AUG 11, DUE TO EXTREME HEAT. STAY COOL YOU ALL…
Deadheading, Fridays
Join us in the garden - We can’t wait to see you.
Dress for the weather. Bring your own water and if you want, your own gardening gloves.
If you need more information, please visit our Volunteer page.
Deadheading, Wednesdays
Dear Friends, deadheading season is in full swing! Come join us for some fresh air and deadheading fun in the garden. We can’t wait to see you.
Dress for the weather. Bring your own water and if you want, your own gardening gloves.
If you need more information, please visit our Volunteer page.
Deadheading, Fridays
Friends, deadheading season is in full swing! Come join us for some fresh air and deadheading fun in the garden. We can’t wait to see you.
Dress for the weather. Bring your own water and if you want, your own gardening gloves.
If you need more information, please visit our Volunteer page.
Deadheading, Wednesdays
Dear Friends, deadheading season is in full swing! Come join us for some fresh air and deadheading fun in the garden. We can’t wait to see you.
Dress for the weather. Bring your own water and if you want, your own gardening gloves.
If you need more information, please visit our Volunteer page.
Deadheading, Mondays
Dear Friends, deadheading season is in high gear, and we are meeting on Mondays! Join us in the garden for some sunshine and free smells. We can’t wait to see you.
Dress for the weather. Bring your own water and if you want, your own gardening gloves.
If you need more information, please visit our Volunteer page.
Deadheading, Fridays
Friends, deadheading season is in full swing! Come join us for some fresh air and deadheading fun in the garden. We can’t wait to see you.
Dress for the weather. Bring your own water and if you want, your own gardening gloves.
If you need more information, please visit our Volunteer page.
Deadheading, Wednesdays
Dear Friends, deadheading season is in full swing! Come join us for some fresh air and deadheading fun in the garden. We can’t wait to see you.
Dress for the weather. Bring your own water and if you want, your own gardening gloves.
If you need more information, please visit our Volunteer page.
CANCELLED
The garden is in full bloom. We will now be meeting on Mondays to deadhead. Join us!
EARLY START 8:00 AM, Fridays
Friends, deadheading season is in full swing! Come join us for some fresh air and deadheading fun in the garden. We can’t wait to see you.
Dress for the weather. Bring your own water and if you want, your own gardening gloves.
If you need more information, please visit our Volunteer page.
EARLY START 8:00AM, Wednesdays
Dear Friends, deadheading season is in full swing! Come join us for some fresh air and deadheading fun in the garden. We can’t wait to see you.
Dress for the weather. Bring your own water and if you want, your own gardening gloves.
If you need more information, please visit our Volunteer page.
EARLY START 8:00 AM, Mondays
*DUE TO THE HEAT, WE ARE STARTING EARLY. PLEASE DON’T COME IF YOU DON’T FEEL COMFORTABLE.
Dear Friends, deadheading season is in high gear, and we are meeting on Mondays! Join us in the garden for some sunshine and free smells. We can’t wait to see you.
Dress for the weather. Bring your own water and if you want, your own gardening gloves.
If you need more information, please visit our Volunteer page.
Deadheading, EARLY START 8:00AM Fridays
Due to heat, we will start early today at 8:00 AM.
Friends, deadheading season is in full swing! Come join us for some fresh air and deadheading fun in the garden. We can’t wait to see you.
Dress for the weather. Bring your own water and if you want, your own gardening gloves.
If you need more information, please visit our Volunteer page.
Deadheading, Wednesdays
Dear Friends, deadheading season is in full swing! Come join us for some fresh air and deadheading fun in the garden. We can’t wait to see you.
Dress for the weather. Bring your own water and if you want, your own gardening gloves.
If you need more information, please visit our Volunteer page.
Deadheading, Mondays
Join the Friends in the garden for some deadheading fun. Bring a friend if you would like. We can’t wait to see you!
Dress for the weather. Bring your own water and if you want, your own gardening gloves.
If you need more information, please visit our Volunteer page.
Deadheading, Wednesdays
Dear Friends, deadheading season is in full swing! Come join us for some fresh air and deadheading fun in the garden. We can’t wait to see you.
Dress for the weather. Bring your own water and if you want, your own gardening gloves.
If you need more information, please visit our Volunteer page.
Deadheading, Mondays
Join the Friends in the garden for some deadheading fun. Bring a friend if you would like. We can’t wait to see you!
Dress for the weather. Bring your own water and if you want, your own gardening gloves.
If you need more information, please visit our Volunteer page.
Deadheading, Fridays
The Friends would love to see you in the garden. Come join us for some deadheading. We can’t wait to see you.
Dress for the weather. Bring your own water and if you want, your own gardening gloves.
If you need more information, please visit our Volunteer page.
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